A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various networks. Which of the networks below connect servers that share control data over redundant networks?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make the I/O of a DCS and it's associated controllers communicate?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the redundancies below would allow the system not to be hampered by faults in critical systems and controllers?
Model based network devices are at the user level of Ethernet/IP. Information of a capabilities or features of a specified device would be contained in which of the text files below?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the operators access the various HMI subsystems to interact with a process control system?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used for an analog value that has no need of significant accuracy?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the operators to interact with the GUI?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses a balanced transmission system?
The wired Ethernet transmission standards are defined by the OSI model layers. Which of the answers below is one of those defining layers?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network with a single central connection point?
Digital signals are, either specific or transitory, voltage levels represent states of logic. Which of the signal encoding methods below uses voltage transitions to represent logic states?
Subnet masks in IPv4 are used to divide an existing network. A class B network with 2 nodes, one with an IP address of 128.0.0.1 and a mask of 255.255.0.0. Which of the answers below reflects the address the other node must have for the two nodes to communicate?
There are several fields in an Ethernet message frame structure. Which of the answers represent the content of the FCS field in the Ethernet message frame?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the answers below expresses the register size and permissions of a holding registers?
Which of the answers below best represents the second bit sent in a RS-232 asynchronous frame?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that the scanner module receives information communicated digitally from up to 63 supported devices?
There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as the initial alarm state when it has been tripped?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below concern network topologies the most?
The biggest register that Modbus supports is 16-bit. Which of the terms below is used for the process to support 32-bit data?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the content of the slaves holding registers # 40108?
There are several layer within the a typical DCS., each with it's own responsibilities. Which of the levels below is responsible for the connection to the control system performed?
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block desires to be in?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below connects to servers that share business data?
The data transmission in SX mode travels in _____ direction(s)? Choose the best answer from the ones provided to fill in the blank
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the hub interacts with?